A state-of-the art new horticultural nursery in Leeds will officially open to the public this weekend. Replacing the former Red Hall Nursery in Whinmoor, visitors to The ‘Arium’ will have the chance to browse and choose from an extensive range of plants for sale in a stunning 19,000 square metre glasshouse setting, which boasts…
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Young people representing schools across Leeds visited the Civic Hall this month to be congratulated on their fantastic flowerbed designs which have been brought to life in the city. Following the ever popular Leeds in Bloom design a flowerbed or edible bed competition which this year attracted over 2,000 entries from 65 schools, eight overall…
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A tribute has been unveiled to a Leeds soldier originally from Headingley who was awarded a Victoria Cross for his outstanding bravery during the First World War. Following a special service this week, a dedicated Victoria Cross paving stone is now proudly on display at St Chad’s Church war memorial in Far Headingley to…
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Visitors to a popular Leeds farm will be able to take an exciting trip back in time this weekend. As part of two special days of activities and events held at Temple Newsam Home Farm from 10am-4pm on Saturday 23 July – Sunday 24 July, there will be the chance to see what life…
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The talent and creativity of green fingered youngsters in Leeds has again been celebrated this month as part of the annual Leeds in Bloom Awards. In what is always a highlight in the city’s in bloom calendar, eight winners in the aged 4-16 ‘Design an Edible Flowerbed and Flowerbed’ categories were invited to Leeds…
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